There was a special moment in the aftermath of Argentina's Copa America victory over Brazil, as Lionel Messi and Neymar shared an embrace and had a lengthy conversation.
Neymar has revealed some of what was said, paying tribute to his former Barcelona teammate with an emotional post on Instagram.
"Losing hurts me and it's something I still haven't learned to live with," he started.
"Yesterday, when I lost, I went to give a hug to the greatest and best I have ever seen play in football history, my friend and brother Messi. I was sad and I joked to him 'you son of a bitch, you've beaten me!'
"I'm very sad to have lost, but this guy is awesome! I have great respect for what he has done for football and especially for me.
"I hate to lose! But enjoy your title. Football was waiting for you for that moment! Congratulations brother."
Mwani
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True Friend Never dies
jreye
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from Paris with love... Much respect NEY
Mosanya
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Even while losing a final Neymar dedicated a whole Instagram post on how he congratulated Lionel Messi on his Copa America trophy. 👏🏻 This has to be one of the best football friendship ever ❤️
Bikis2
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I must admit that I will support Brazil in the next Copa America only for Neymar,it was really disheartening to see him crying today..He is one of the best player in the world and if he is able to get rid of his injury problems then he is definitely going to win Ballon D'or one day for sure
D10S_LM10
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Neymar and Messi what an amazing friendship they have. Rivals on the pitch but best friend off the pitch. ❤️
paebdikmpt
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Respect❣️
blackjack♠
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Neymar to pele be like
Bløcbøy
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Dimaria proves that if he were fit vs Germany in the WC finals Argentina would have win it
Brightberry
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POWER OF WATER!! 😂
JimmyBulemboJbk
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I’ve always been admiring Ney but from now going on he has one more fan
Mosanya
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Lionel Messi saw Neymar Jr crying and went on to console him time and time again! - Friends first, opponents second, Neymar earns my respect , he has class and I hope he also wins Copa for Brazil in the future. - Brothers from different mothers ❤️
sueeilpuy
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one day Neymar will win Copa America
Nwokeoma34
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Romeo and Julieth. clubs didn't separate them, Nationality didn't break them and playing against themselves in a final couldn't stop their love. what love can you compare with this?
OwusuAnsahSamuel
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I’m very pleasant to have all football
nobbeptuz
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Whatever it takes I want Brazil to win one title with Neymar because he deserves it
As many of us did for Messi eventhough we are not all Argentina fans, we shall do the same for Neymar... Since he's senior has pocketed a trophy, now we all turn our support to Neymar and his Brazil. That's how football should be in my opinion....not these stupid baseless hatreds.